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Temple College Associate of Arts in Social Work

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

Texas Direct Transfer Degree

This Social Work program includes Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) courses required for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree to ensure seamless transfer to Texas public institutions.

First Year (33 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY) 3(Offered on a continuous basis, Recommended elective) 3 080
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods (FY) 3(Offered on a continuous basis, Recommended elective) 3 020

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FOSC) (FY) 1(Field of Study Curriculum, Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work (FOSC) 1(Field of Study Curriculum, Required for progression) 3 090

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II (FOSC) (FY) or

Choose any SPCH course in the Component Area Option Core (FY) 2(Field of Study Curriculum, Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 010

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems (FOSC)(Field of Study Curriculum) 3 -
SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services (FOSC)(Field of Study Curriculum) 3 090
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 15

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (27 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCW 2389 - Academic Cooperative (FOSC)(Field of Study Curriculum) 3 -

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUSI 1310 - American Music (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
SOCI 2336 - Criminology (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 15
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Social Work degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

Note 3: Recommended electives for Social Work Texas Direct Field of Study. Additional electives may be required. Please see Social Work - Texas Direct for accepted directed electives at each Texas public transfer institution.

FOSC: Field of Study Curriculum required for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The Social Work program prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and focuses on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. The degree includes instruction in:

  • Social welfare policy
  • Case work planning
  • Social counseling and intervention strategies
  • Administrative procedures and regulations
  • Child welfare and family services
  • Probation and employment services
  • Disability counseling

Important: AA SOCIAL WORK students must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Social Worker: $69,542 (Bachelor's Degree + LSW License required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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